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Rubric for evaluating student presentations. This rubric will be used by student partners and teacher to evaluate how well the student demonstrates knowledge of the time period within the discussion of their original creations.

Persuade classmates to read a book you have read through a poster and presentation.

Students will analyze the prologue and tale from one of the characters in the Canterbury Tales. The overall presentation should express how the tale demonstrates that character's personality and how the author feels about that character.

Students will analyze the prologue descriptions of characters that represent one of the social classes of the Middle Ages. The overall presentation should express how Chaucer feels about people from that social class.

The purpose of this rubric is to allow the student to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. The student will compare and contrast the poem, Beowulf, to the graphic novel and movie versions.

Students are to either rewrite the Dystopian novel Birthmarked into a graphic novel, short story, or screenplay OR write an original Dystopian story that demonstrates their understanding of the stages of plot and the elements of dystopian fiction as analyzed during a previous activity.

In a diary style entry, tell of the battle one of the monsters had with Beowulf. Include the monster's feelings about the events leading up to the battle, how he felt during the fight, a "blow-by-blow" description of the battle, and how he felt about not being able to kill Beowulf. Each event is a different entry and at least one page in length.

Tell the story of Beowulf's battle with Grendel or Grendel's mother in Beowulf's own words.

Students will create a board game about the epic poem Beowulf, the object of which is to follow Beowulf on his adventure

Your task is to resurrect Beowulf as a hero for today's world. You will first need to choose a country with a specific problem that Beowulf can solve. Use international news sources (like those listed below) to help you make your choice. Construct a functional resume based on the country and problem that Beowulf needs to solve. and prepare a Cover Letter to accompany the resume which introduces himself, offers his services, describes their problem, and how he will help them.

Students will create a visual representation of the material that prepares them to add information as it comes throughout the year. Examples may be a graphic organizer or multiple graphic organizers, foldable(s), bubble map(s). The material(s) created must be usable and relevant. In addition, students will present either a 1-paragraph explanation of how they will use the material to help enhance their learning over the course of the year or present the same material orally to the teacher.

Students develop a creative marketing plan for MCHS @ HCC FF that is focused on satisfying an existing need with innovative marketing tools meant to cater to specific audiences. Each student will be responsible for a complete marketing plan and presentation of materials.

Students develop a creative marketing plan for MCHS @ HCC FF that is focused on satisfying an existing need with innovative marketing tools meant to cater to specific audiences. Each student will be responsible for a complete marketing plan and presentation of materials.

Your task is to create a form of propaganda based off of an example you've seen or read either from the lessons in class or individual research. The Propaganda you create (poster, cartoon, film, artwork, book, speech, etc...) must demonstrate your side of the issue research for your presentation. The analysis must explain how the piece of propaganda clearly demonstrates your point of view based on the research you did.

Your task is to create a written work in the genre of your choice and a piece of art in the medium of your choice that both represent the time period you've researched.

Rubric for evaluating student presentations. Can be applied to any presentation with substantial content and expectation of follow-up questions.

Students will create a mock webpage that demonstrates how to do create something.

Write and perform a eulogy for Beowulf/Grendel. The eulogy should praise, commend, and honor Beowulf (Grendel).

Students will conduct an effective and thoughtful interview. The interview will include planned and follow-up questions set for a specific purpose. Students will record the interview and transcribe it. They will also write a reflection on the successful elements of the interview.